Transmission input needed

[cool66bronco]

I am looking at the a NV3550 out of a 2003 jeep wrangler. my motor is the out of a 91 mustang 5.0 will this match up pretty well with minimal mod's? I read on the site that is one of the best 5 speeds for the EB.
Jerry

 

[Broncobowsher]

http://www.advanceadapters.com/categories/adapter-kits/61/0/0/0/0/32/55/0/
http://www.advanceadapters.com/categories/adapter-kits/191/0/0/0/4/0/55/0/

That should get you started

 

[thegreatjustino]

Takes a $1,000 adapter kit to install in a Bronco. Need to mod the bellhousing, install a different clutch disc, move the shifter hole in the floor, use the cross member that comes with the kit, etc.

All included in the kit, but I would say it's a pretty big mod rather than a bolt in.

 

[bronconut73]

Damn......a grand. And that doesn't include the damn tranny.....ick.

 

[cool66bronco]

Ok that is not exactly minimal modifications but if it is was is required so be it.

SO if I were to go with the ZX 5 speed how many mod's and how hard? I see one adapter kit needed, what else?
getting my motor ready for heads and intake and trying to get a jump on the next think the trans while I am doing that.

thanks Jerry

 

[thegreatjustino]

Do you mean the ZF five speed? That will bolt right to your engine (transmission has an integral bell housing).

However, it will require you to swap from a clutch with a mechanical linkage to one with a hydraulic activation. Need to install the master and slave cylinders as well as lines to move the fluid. Again, a decent amount of work. Trying to put just about anything modern in a classic Bronco isn't going to be a simple bolt in.

 

[cool66bronco]

yes i will be replacing the mechanical with hydraulic clutch. I have a body lift of two inches for clearance and hole in hump for shifter. the adapter kit for 4x4. Do I need to modify the trans in anyway and what about the drive shaft? will i need a replacement longer or shorter?
thanks jerry

OH yes I meant ZF 5 speed!!!!

 

[thegreatjustino]

You need to make sure you get the correct transmission. 2wd isn't what you want.

http://classicbroncos.com/tech/zf-5-speed-manual-transmission-guide

 

[cool66bronco]

the ZF's i have looked at are for 4x4. i can get a reman unit for 1195 + shipping. add the adapter kit for around 300, the hydraulic parts and clutch pressure plate 3-400 and still not sure about drive shafts.
I heard the whole conversion can be bought from on e of the vendors here for around 2200. what make sense?

I am looking for a cruiser with a little snap and will be appealing to most people.
I do thank you for your input. I have 5 cousin living in stockton. asperigus (sp) capital of the country. Jerry

 

[thegreatjustino]

The ZF is a large truck transmission and shifts like a large truck transmission. If you're looking for a fun more peppy type driving experience, the NV3550 or the AX-15 would be the better choices.

 

[Tedster100]

the ZF's i have looked at are for 4x4. i can get a reman unit for 1195 + shipping. add the adapter kit for around 300, the hydraulic parts and clutch pressure plate 3-400 and still not sure about drive shafts.
I heard the whole conversion can be bought from on e of the vendors here for around 2200. what make sense?

I am looking for a cruiser with a little snap and will be appealing to most people.
I do thank you for your input. I have 5 cousin living in stockton. asperigus (sp) capital of the country. Jerry

You're going to need custom mounts for the t-case anyhow, you'd be better off to get a used NP205. Bolts right up to the ZF, you just have to cut a notch in the flange. You should be able to find a NP205 for $300 instead of spending it on a adapter to install the lighter duty Dana 20. Then you have a heavy t-case to match your heavy duty ZF.

Also, unless you are sending them an old ZF in chances are you need to add $300 to that ZF price, they always want a core. I just did this conversion, $400 for a junkyard ZF, $120 for the ZF cross member, I made my own mount for the NP205 (because it needs supported), around $25 for the master cylinder push rod conversion from BC Broncos. I got the master from the donor with the trans and bought a new slave. I also put a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch & pressure plate in with a new flywheel. I probably have about $1200 total in it, new clutch and all. There are several good swap articles on here.

 

[bmbm]

trans swap

Have you considered the M50 five speed? They should be available used for a reasonable cost in places like picnpul as they were in many 90's f150. Just need one adapter instead of two. It's probably quite a bit of work but any swap would be.